Punta Cana Vacations
Your Punta Cana vacation
The second largest nation in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is lined with idyllic stretches of sand and surf just waiting to be discovered. You'll find the island decked in resort luxury which -- together with neighboring Bávaro -- spans some 100 miles on the furthest east coast.
Travelers from around the world pamper themselves with Punta Cana vacations at all-inclusive resorts, complemented by dining in fine restaurants, golfing at championship courses and an array of water-based fun.
Vacation Packages
Punta Cana Vacation Packages
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Paradisus Punta Cana Resort - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Presidential Suites Punta Cana
Flight + Hotel
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Paradisus Palma Real Golf and Spa Resort - Luxury All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar Don Pablo Collection -Adults Only - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana Resort - All Inclusive
Flight + Hotel
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Flights
Flights to Punta Cana
| Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| Newark | Punta Cana | Tue, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 7 | $410 |
| New York | Punta Cana | Mon, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 17 | $410 |
| Miami | Punta Cana | Sun, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 24 | $394 |
| Chicago | Punta Cana | Wed, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 3 | $492 |
| Boston | Punta Cana | Wed, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 23 | $400 |
| Washington DC | Punta Cana | Wed, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 13 | $492 |
| Los Angeles | Punta Cana | Fri, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 6 | $637 |
| Dallas | Punta Cana | Thu, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 15 | $569 |
| Philadelphia | Punta Cana | Sun, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 7 | $506 |
| Detroit | Punta Cana | Sun, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 26 | $507 |
| Atlanta | Punta Cana | Tue, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 25 | $418 |
| San Juan | Punta Cana | Thu, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 31 | $336 |
Insider tips for Punta Cana travel
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Imagine Nightclub
For dancing outside the limits of your resort, Imagine Nightclub offers more than 115,000 square feet of space for dancing and having fun.
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AltaMar
Need a stylish bathing suit, jewelry or special gift? AltaMar, an upscale Dominican retail chain, has multiple locations, including Galleries de Punta Cana and the Riu Palace.
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Caño Hondo
For a scenic, off-the-beaten-track day trip, head to Caño Hondo, which has uncrowded beaches, picturesque streams and a large forest preserve.
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Higuey
Spend an afternoon in Higuey, the charming capital of Altagracia Province. The strikingly modern Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia is the most-photographed site here.
Punta Cana highlights
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Beaches
Put on your swimsuit and hit Cabeza de Toro, where the white sand and "Blue Flag" certification draws sun worshippers. Bávaro Beach is highly walkable and convenient to many hotels. Uvero Alto is another top Punta Cana beach, especially the golden sands along Macao.
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Manati Park
Meet numerous tropical birds and reptiles that call this 81-square-mile park home. Stroll lush, orchid-filled gardens and exhibits that highlight Taino Indian culture.
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Dolphin Island Park
A tour guide will whisk you by boat out to platforms where you'll snorkel and swim with the dolphins.
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House Museum of Ponce de León
Connect with the region's history at the House Museum of Ponce de León, the famous explorer who lived here in 1505 before heading on to Florida.
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Fun Fun Cave
Part of the "fun fun" is getting here: You'll rappel down into a network of caves and underground caverns, linked by a four-mile subterranean river.
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Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
Hike trails brimming with colorful and dramatic tropical plants and scenic lagoons.
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Snorkeling
Grab an underwater camera and head to offshore wrecks and pristine waters along Catalina Island and Saona Island where nurse sharks, green moray eels and lobsters are among the local residents. The Marinarium Marine Park and Aquarium also organizes snorkeling cruises.
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Macao Beach
Hop aboard a beach buggy or ATV for a bouncy, fun-filled zip along the coast.
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Deep-sea fishing
One of the world's best spots for billfish, late October is ideal for catching mahi-mahi, tuna, mackerel, swordfish and sailfish.
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Punta Cana Ecological Reserve
Nature lovers get their fix on this lush reserve. Spreading across 1,500 acres, you'll meet native butterflies, moths, beetles and more.
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Golf Courses
Several of the area's best resort hotels have their own golf courses, making Punta Cana vacations a logical favorite for golfers. Tee off at Punta Espada Golf Club, the first of three Jack Nicklaus signature courses at Cap Cana, where eight holes hug the Caribbean.
More on Punta Cana from AOL Travel
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Punta Cana is a tropical paradise and top tourist destination in the Caribbean, featuring pristine sandy white beaches along the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana revolves around tourism, and caters to any needs visitors may have. The area is filled with all-inclusive resorts, with a wide range of features, from family-friendly spots to romantic destinations for couples to golf resorts. Punta Cana offers 12 professional golf courses set in breathtakingly beautiful tropical scenery. Golfers can play challenging rounds at courses designed by golfing greats and world-renowned golf course designers such as Jack Nicklaus, P.B. Dye, Tom Fazio, Nick Faldo and Nick Price. The majority of Punta Cana tourists stay in all-inclusive resorts with amenities like spas, dining, pools, beach access and other aquatic activities. For the more adventurous, Punta Cana offers plenty to explore, with spectacular hiking in the nearby mountains, scuba diving, rafting and Dolphin Island in close proximity. If you’re an animal lover, you will delight in the chance to swim with porpoises at Dolphin Island. For an exciting road trip, rent an all-terrain automobile and explore the often-vacant beaches, caves and mangroves in the surrounding areas. For an aerial view of the extensive wilderness surrounding Punta Cana, hop on a helicopter tour. Bavaro Runners offers visitors a chance to go on safaris from Punta Cana, as well as tours that give an inside perspective on living in the Dominican Republic.